Program Overview

Master's Degree in Actuarial and Financial Sciences

The Master's Degree in Actuarial and Financial Sciences is a two-year program that provides students with advanced training in risk management, actuarial mathematics, finance, data science, and computer tools. The program is designed to offer in-depth specialization and is combined with the actuarial perspective, aiming to access the qualification of the actuary profession.

Objectives

The general objective of the master's degree is to provide up-to-date training in risk management, delving into aspects of actuarial mathematics, finance, data science, and computer tools, among others, in order to offer in-depth specialization.

Competences

The program aims to develop the following competences:

• CB6: Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context.
• CB7: Apply the knowledge acquired and the ability to solve problems in new or little-known environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study.
• CB8: Integrate knowledge and face the complexity of formulating judgments based on information that, being incomplete or limited, includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments.
• CB9: Communicate conclusions and the knowledge and ultimate reasons that support them to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way.
• CB10: Have the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous.

Admission and Enrollment

The requirements for access to the proposed title are according to article 18 of Royal Decree 822/2021, of September 28. To be eligible, students must possess an official Spanish Graduate or Graduate university degree or equivalent, or another University Master's degree. The selection of applicants will be based on the average mark of the academic record, command of the English language, and professional experience.

Training Itinerary

The program consists of a comprehensive curriculum that includes subjects such as financial mathematics, accounting, statistics, business law, and more. The External Practices subject is a curricular subject that aims to promote comprehensive training of the student through the practical application of the knowledge acquired during the Master's degree.

Material Resources

The university provides various material resources to support student learning, including libraries, computer labs, and other facilities.

External Internships

The External Practices subject is designed to provide students with professional experience in real situations and conditions, applying the knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired in the training processes throughout the degree.

Quality Guarantee

The program is subject to the quality assurance system of the Rey Juan Carlos University, which includes the evaluation of learning outcomes, student satisfaction, and graduate employment rates.

Internal Quality Assurance System

The university has an internal quality assurance system that includes the evaluation of the program's quality, student satisfaction, and graduate employment rates. The system also includes a process for improving the program based on the results of the evaluations.

Results Report

The program's results report includes information on the number of students enrolled, the number of graduates, and the employment rates of graduates. The report also includes information on the program's quality and student satisfaction.

General Information Collection Plan

The university has a general information collection plan that includes surveys of students, graduates, and employers. The plan also includes the collection of data on student enrollment, graduation rates, and employment rates.

Improvement Actions

The program's quality assurance commission analyzes the information derived from the program's indicators and prepares a report that includes improvement plans if the results so indicate.

Renewal of Accreditation

The program is subject to the renewal of accreditation process, which includes a self-assessment report, an external visit, and a final assessment. The renewal of accreditation is organized in three phases and is carried out by a group of evaluators external to the evaluated title.

Tracking

The program's tracking includes the monitoring of student progress, graduate employment rates, and student satisfaction. The tracking also includes the collection of data on the program's quality and the identification of areas for improvement.